Chapter 1089: Chapter 331: Abandoning Zhunti
The Ancestral Dragon’s gaze fell upon the Great Emperor Ziwei, filled with deep admiration and awe.
Not to mention others, this Great Emperor Ziwei is indeed far superior to most Supremes.
In terms of loyalty and integrity, no one else compares.
Although he is the Supreme of the Three Realms, he does not have the ambition of a hero; rather, he resembles a hero who values loyalty and justice.
Perhaps it is for this reason that Sun Wukong and others are exceptionally loyal to him.
This loyalty is not hierarchical, but of the camaraderie between friends.
Thinking of this, the Ancestral Dragon couldn’t help but smile.
Only a person like the Great Emperor Ziwei can truly make others feel reliable.
Even he believed that if both parties became friends, it would undoubtedly be a remarkable experience.
At least far more reliable than a person like Emperor Jun.
"What should we do?"
The Senior Commander-in-Chief asked.
He felt somewhat unwilling.
After returning, the first action taken, unexpectedly ended in such a defeat.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but gnash his teeth.
This made him very unwilling because he has high expectations for himself and does not permit failure.
Ji Meng glanced at him and said, "Naturally, we return. What else? Should we risk our lives over such a minor matter like Zhunti?"
The Senior Commander-in-Chief’s eyes narrowed, and he furrowed his brows, somewhat displeased as he said, "How can you speak like that? Zhunti joined your side, and now that something has happened, do you plan to abandon him?"
"Heh."
Ji Meng let out a faint laugh.
He felt indifferent.
"We have already done our best. If Zhunti is killed, it is simply his unfortunate fate."
Hearing Ji Meng’s words, the Senior Commander-in-Chief’s heart sank.
He looked at Ji Meng, his eyes gleaming with clarity.
How can someone like this become an ally?
If one day the Eastern Emperor really meets such an end, they would undoubtedly treat the Eastern Emperor the same way.
Thinking of this, the Senior Commander-in-Chief was filled with vigilance towards Ji Meng and his kind.
"Alright, let’s go. It’s dangerous here, and I do not wish to take risks just because of one Zhunti. Preserving oneself is the most important."
After speaking, Ji Meng turned and left without a moment’s hesitation.
Watching Ji Meng’s departing figure, the Senior Commander-in-Chief, though somewhat unwilling, still followed suit and left.
They returned to the place where Emperor Jun and his entourage were camped.
Seeing their return, Emperor Jun and the others understood what had happened.
Seeing the Senior Commander-in-Chief’s slightly dejected appearance, Tai Yi spoke blandly, "This matter is not your fault. You’ve already done your best."
The Senior Commander-in-Chief glanced at the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, then turned his gaze to Emperor Jun’s face, speaking gravely, "Has Your Majesty considered that if Zhunti perishes this time, killed by the Heavenly Court, who in the future would dare trust us?"
"So what?"
Emperor Jun countered.
The Senior Commander-in-Chief was taken aback.
He sneered and said, "Does Your Majesty not want the recognition of future living beings?"
"I do, but Zhunti being captured was something none of us wanted, and I had no way to stop it."
Emperor Jun said blandly.
Hearing Emperor Jun’s words, the Senior Commander-in-Chief said gravely, "If I were Your Majesty, I would strive harder to rescue Zhunti, even if it meant attacking the Heavenly Court now, not this current approach of just going to Huaguo Mountain and then doing nothing."
Hearing the Senior Commander-in-Chief’s words, Emperor Jun laughed heartily.
He smirked and said, "A mere Zhunti is not worth turning against The Three Pure Ones for.
The Senior Commander-in-Chief wanted to say more.
Emperor Jun waved his hand and said, "Enough, don’t say any more. This matter ends here."
The corner of the Senior Commander-in-Chief’s mouth twitched as he glanced at the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.
Seeing that the Eastern Emperor had no reaction, the Senior Commander-in-Chief took a deep breath.
He bowed and returned to the side of the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.
"Alright, everyone disperse for now. There are some things I need to think over carefully."
Emperor Jun dismissed the crowd.
The Eastern Emperor Tai Yi smiled faintly and said, "In that case, we shall not disturb Brother Emperor."
After saying this, he signaled to his subordinates to leave with him.
The Senior Commander-in-Chief was somewhat indignant.
Even with his deep strategy, at this moment, he still felt discontent with Emperor Jun.
Watching their departing figures, Xihe sneered, "Seems the Senior Commander-in-Chief is still dissatisfied."
Ji Meng sneered disdainfully and said, "Ultimately not one of our own, such behavior is to be expected."
From his demeanor, it was clear he’d been displeased with the Senior Commander-in-Chief for a while.
Everyone’s eyes were on Emperor Jun.
Emperor Jun smiled blandly and said, "Never mind him, we still need the power of their faction."
Everyone nodded. In their hearts, whether Zhunti revived or not was irrelevant as long as their own strength remained undiminished.
After all, the future living beings inherently reject them.
Aligning with Zhunti was merely one approach to try to alter the perceptions of living beings.
If it failed, it wasn’t very important either.
Having left Emperor Jun, the Senior Commander-in-Chief communicated with the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi via sound transmission.
"Your Majesty, this Emperor Jun is heartless and ungrateful, unfit for cooperation."
The Eastern Emperor Tai Yi cast a stern gaze upon the Senior Commander-in-Chief, indicating for him to cease speaking.
The Senior Commander-in-Chief immediately closed his mouth.
It wasn’t until they arrived at the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s palace that Tai Yi set up several layers of mana barriers.
Only then did he speak, sneering as he said, "Emperor Jun, a heartless and ungrateful man, apart from having a bit of feeling for those around him, sees everyone else as mere pawns."
"Your Majesty, collaborating with someone like him offers us no benefit. It’s too perilous."
Seeing the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi speak, only then did the Senior Commander-in-Chief continue.
In the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s eyes was a trace of helplessness, and he said with a wry smile, "Do you think I am unaware? But without Emperor Jun, how could we face The Three Pure Ones? How could we face the future Heavenly Court?"
Saying this, a light flashed in the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s eyes, "Moreover, Emperor Jun might be in contact with Haotian God; they might be working together in secret. If I cease collaborating with Emperor Jun, he might join forces with Haotian God against me."
Haotian God - hearing this name, even the Senior Commander-in-Chief couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.
"What should we do then? With Emperor Jun’s nature, if we cooperate with him, he will eventually discard us as pawns."
The Senior Commander-in-Chief said somewhat anxiously.
He understood the implication of the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.
If Emperor Jun joined forces with Haotian God against the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s faction, they would all be in danger.
And the reason the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi united with Emperor Jun was, in fact, an act of desperation.
To contend with The Three Pure Ones, to contend with future living beings.
And fearing being targeted by Emperor Jun and Haotian God working together, he had to maintain a cooperative relationship with Emperor Jun.
"Don’t worry, it’s not that simple for Emperor Jun to plot against me. I will ensure his plans backfire."
A gleam of light flashed in the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s eyes.
"But now, we must focus on another matter."
The Eastern Emperor Tai Yi said with a smile.